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I went to church Sunday in the basement of a museum at the zoo and nobody knew we were at church– including me. The occasion was the wrap up meeting of the 40 or so Toledo Zoo Teens who were just completing a 30-hour famine. Promoted by World Vision, the famine is an exercise used

This was a Christmas I had been looking forward to since September. You see, I am one of about 200 people who regularly invade the park beside the downtown Toledo Library every Saturday morning for brunch with some unhoused friends. Otherwise known as Food for Thought. Some of our friends have become family, so to

“No, seriously, tell me again, why is John Mellencamp coming here? Why would he come to a homeless shelter in the middle of downtown Detroit?” the guest asked. “Simply because… every 1Matters, don’t they?” I replied. Raising his head and standing up an inch taller he said “Yes, they do, every 1Matters.” Good question he

1Laughs – 1Matters Just a reminder this Sunday, November 7th @ 6 pm is the comedy benefit 1Laughs – 1Matters at Connxtions Comedy Club. Ken Leslie hosts an evening of Eight (8) (Ocho) of the regions best comics to support 1Matters. The hard work is done, now comes the fun. Come on out and laugh

Let me tell you about Larry… Broken and on the streets he first came to Tent City two years ago. He got an ID and then everything started falling into place. Last year he came down again, housed, but needing a couple other services. Last night he came to guide training, housed and employed. He

Happy Monday everyone! We are still looking for volunteers and attendees to come out to our event this Friday! All proceeds benefit Tent City's food team, there is no cover charge for the event, and not to mention it is going to be a lot of fun! It is an interactive dinner that displays the global distribution of wealth.

The Third World Feast is Friday, March 6th @6PM hosted by St. Ursula Academy! ...

Join us for an interactive dining experience to bring awareness to the issues of hunger, poverty and social injustice. By attending the event you are supporting Tent City! Proceeds will benefit the food distributed. Admission is free. Spread the word to friends and family.

Third World Feast

March 6, 2015, 6:00pm

St Ursula

Join us for an interactive dining experience to bring awareness to the issues of hunger, poverty and social injustice. By attending the event you are supporting Tent City! Proceeds will benefit the food distributed. Admission is free. Spread the word to friends and family.